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DEADLINE: September 10, 2018 Note: open to USA students only  The annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a Congressional initiative to encourage student engagement in STEM and, more specifically, computer science.  Middle and high school students  from across America are invited to participate as individuals or in teams.  The new challenge is live as of June 4, 2018. Entries will be accepted through September 10, 2018. In order to participate, a child must live or go to school in a participating congressional district. They need to code an app in any language for any platform (phone, tablet, robot, etc.) In addition to building the app, applicants need to create a video explaining what the app does and how it works. Congressional App Challenge winners get recognition from their Member of Congress, and their app will be displayed on Capitol Hill.

The JPL Year-Round Internship Program offers part-time and full-time internship opportunities at JPL during the academic year as well as summers to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. As part of their internships, students are partnered with JPL scientists or engineers, who serve as the students' mentors. Students complete designated projects outlined by their mentors, gaining educational experience in their fields of study while also contributing to NASA and JPL missions and science. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a number of enrichment activities, including tours, lectures and career advisement, arranged by the JPL Education Office. Requirements: - Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics disciplines. - Open to students whose colleges and universities allow them to pursue off-campus, independent study during terms or semesters of the academic year as well as summers - Minimum 3.0 GPA -- 3.5 is preferred - Open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (LPRs) - First internship experience must be 10 weeks or more. (Subsequent internship terms are flexible) Details: - Participants receive a weekly stipend. Stipend amounts vary and are subject to change - Housing and travel allowances are provided only to program participants residing outside the 50-mile radius of JPL - Internship periods are flexible - Full-time and part-time opportunities available How to Apply: Click the "Apply Now" button below to fill out the online application. You will need: - A digital version of your resume (uploaded as a PDF, DOC, DOCX, or TXT file) - Unofficial transcript

DEADLINE: December 1, 2018 AAUW’s  International Fellowship program  has been in existence since 1917. The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are members of Graduate Women International (see the  list of GWI affiliates ). Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work. Up to five International Fellowships for master’s/first professional degrees will be renewable for a second year; fellows will receive application information for this competitive program during their fellowship year. Eligibility International Fellowships are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants). Members and officers of the AAUW Board of Directors are not eligible to apply for fellowships and grant awards. AAUW staff or volunteers with decision-making authority who wish to apply for an award must recuse themselves from the decision-making process. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply. To be eligible for an International Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria: Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible. Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by November 15, 2018. Intend to devote herself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year Intend to return to her home country to pursue a professional career Be proficient in English. Unless the applicant can verify that her native language is English (written statement required), that she received her secondary diploma or undergraduate degree from an English-speaking institution (transcript required), or that she will have completed one semester of full-time study in her discipline at an English-speaking college or university between November 2016 and November 2018 (transcript required), she must upload a recent  ETS TOEFL* (Test of English as a Foreign Language)  score (no older than November 2016). Institutional TOEFL scores and other English proficiency test scores (such as IELTS) will not be accepted. Minimum score acceptable: 550 for Paper-Based Test (TOEFL PBT); 79 for Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT); 60 for Revised TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test. Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by November 15, 2018, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application. Master’s/first professional degree fellowships are intended for master’s or professional degree-level programs such as J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M., M.Arch., or medical degrees such as M.D., D.D.S., etc. Doctoral fellowships are intended for doctorate degrees, such as Ph.D. or Ed.D. Postdoctoral applicants must provide proof of their doctorate degree; hold a doctorate classified as a research degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., D.M.) or an M.F.A. by November 15, 2018; and indicate where they will conduct their research. Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution located in the U.S. during the fellowship year. A limited number of awards are available to GWI members for study or research in any country other than their own. Note that foreign branches of U.S. institutions are considered outside of the U.S. Applicants must be conducting a full year of study or research. International Fellowships do not provide funding for a partial year of study or research. Programs ending prior to April of the fellowship year are not eligible. Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral fellowships support traditional classroom-based courses of study at colleges or universities. This fellowship program does not provide funding for distance-learning or online programs or for degrees heavily dependent on distance-learning components. Final decisions about what constitutes distance learning under these fellowships will be made by AAUW. *TOEFL is given at designated test centers throughout the world. Applicants planning to take the TOEFL should check test locations, dates, and formats and take the test as early as possible. The code for AAUW is 9231. This code must be written on the test registration form so that the scores will be reported directly to AAUW and score report request form for tests previously taken. TOEFL is changing to an internet-based test and will be administered through the internet in most countries. Questions? Contact the U.S. Embassy in the applicant’s country. You can also write to: ETS TOEFL at TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 USA; visit their website,  ets.org/toefl ; fax 610.290.8972; call 609.771.7100; or email  toefl@ets.org .

DEADLINE: August 21, 2018 Increasing public understanding of science and technology is a principal goal of AAAS, so it only makes sense that it recognizes the need for scientists who are well versed in communicating complex ideas to a general audience. Enter the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows program, which has thrived in this endeavor for 43 years. Program This highly competitive program strengthens the connections between scientists and journalists by placing advanced undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate level scientists, engineers and mathematicians at media organizations nationwide. Fellows have worked as reporters, editors, researchers, and production assistants at such media outlets as the  Los Angeles Times,  National Public Radio,  The Washington Post,  WIRED ,  and  Scientific American.  The Mass Media Fellows use their academic training in the sciences as they research, write and report today's headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to non-specialists. Participants come in knowing the importance of translating their work for the public, but they leave with the tools and the know-how to accomplish this important goal. For 10 weeks during the summer, the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows collaborate with media professionals at radio and television stations, newspapers, and magazines. As part of their job, the student-scientists and their host-journalists strive to make science news easy for the public to understand. The fellowship program is designed to enhance coverage of science-related issues in the media in order to improve public understanding and appreciation of science and technology. Fellows have the opportunity to observe and participate in the process by which events and ideas become news, improve their communication skills by learning to describe complex technical subjects in a manner understandable to the lay public, and increase their understanding of editorial decision making and the way in which information is effectively disseminated. In its 43 year history, the program has supported over 700 fellows. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as students (upper level undergraduate or graduate) or postdoctoral trainees at a university — or within one year of a completed degree — in the life, physical, health, engineering, computer, or social sciences or mathematics and related fields.   If you have questions about your eligibility, email rcorlew@aaas.org .  Students enrolled in English, journalism, science journalism, or other non-technical fields are not eligible for the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship BUT these students  may  be eligible for the  Minority Science Writers Internship. Applicants must be US citizens or already hold visas that allow them to receive payment for work during the summer.   AAAS cannot assist in obtaining/retaining visas.  Successful applicants are required to attend an orientation at AAAS headquarters at the beginning of the summer (early June) and a wrap-up session at the end of the summer (mid-August). They will prepare reports on the progress of their fellowships throughout their placement. The fellowship is open to international students who are already studying in the United States and who hold visas that allow them to receive payment for work during the summer.  AAAS cannot assist in obtaining/retaining visas.  The fellowship is also open to US citizens studying abroad as long as they can pay their way back into the US for the fellowship. 

DEADLINE: August 31, 2018 $2,000 “No Essay” Scholarship Rules Summary of Key Rules Open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible. Must currently attend, or within the next 12 months plan to enroll in, a high school or college listed on niche.com, or be the parent of a student who falls into one of those categories. Only one entry allowed per person per month. A new winner will be chosen every month. Scholarships or prizes will be awarded directly to the winners. Winners will be notified by e-mail and posted on  https://about.niche.com/scholarship-winners/ . Complete Official Rules NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. The Niche.com $2,000 “No Essay” Scholarship (“Sweepstakes”) starts on August 1, 2018 at 12:00 AM and ends on August 31, 2018 at 11:00 PM for online entry (“Online Entry Period”) and on August 31, 2018 at 11:00 PM for the postmarking of a mail-in entry. Fastweb, LLC is not a sponsor of or associated with this Sweepstakes. The sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Niche.com, Inc. located at 5830 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (the “Sponsor”). The Sweepstakes shall be subject to these Official Rules, and by entering, all participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions herein. ELIGIBILITY: THE SWEEPSTAKES IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES or INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH VALID VISAS, THIRTEEN (13) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF THE DATE OF THEIR ENTRY unless specified differently in the “Summary of Key Rules” above. Employees and their families of the Sponsor affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, agencies and participating retailers (collectively, the “Promotion Parties”) and those living in the household of same are not eligible to enter or win. By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to abide by all terms of these Official Rules. PRIVACY INFORMATION: The information obtained from your survey or entry may be used by Niche.com and its affiliates. Personal contact information is collected to notify sweepstakes winners and verify their identity. This information will not be sold or shared with our partners unless you opt-in to an offer or express interest in a school. However, Niche.com would like to contact you either by mail or email about our special promotions or offers. If you prefer not to receive updates of special promotions and/or offers, please send an e-mail to  customerservice@niche.com  with the words “remove my name” in the subject line of the e-mail. 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The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs based initiative that offers undergraduate students an unmatched experience in a diverse and inclusive environment. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with the CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the CIA. While working at the CIA, you will be exposed to intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to your college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation, while a foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for US policymakers. An international relations major might brief a senior policymaker and, as a final example, a human resources major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures. If selected as a scholarship recipient, you will receive a wide array of benefits, including: Tuition assistance up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees and books Daily allowance for meals and incidentals during summer tours Reimbursement for transportation costs between school and Washington, DC Annual salary Health insurance Life insurance Federal retirement plans Paid time off, as well as sick and holiday leave Because the CIA invests in scholarship recipients, accepting an offer means continued employment with the CIA for a specified timeframe. You are required to work at the CIA after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of the college sponsorship you received from the CIA. Students who leave earlier are required to reimburse the US government for their tuition. All positions require relocation to the Washington, DC Metropolitan area during summer work tours. Offices of the CIA Our Undergraduate Scholarship recipients work in all Directorates and Offices of CIA. Click  here  to learn more about our five directorates and offices that support the Director of the CIA. Life at the CIA In addition to a comprehensive  benefits  package, the CIA offers exciting career opportunities and a dynamic environment. We're on the forefront of world-altering events--as they happen. Working here isn't just a job, it's a mindset and a lifestyle. Minimum Qualifications: 18 years of age by date of application to the scholarship program Financial need as demonstrated by the gross annual household income ceiling up to $70,000 for a family of four or less, and $80,000 for a family of five or more If the applicant has not been listed as a dependent for the previous tax year, the gross annual household income ceiling is $35,000 or less 1000 SAT (new official score scale) or 1500 (old score scale); or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students) Acceptance at a 4- or 5-year college/university; or pursing an undergraduate degree as a full time student enrolled in, or planning to take, at least 9 credits per semester GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale for high school and/or college Availability to work at least two 90-day summer tours prior to graduation and willingness to work at CIA full time after graduation Desired Qualifications: Academic excellence in core subjects related to your college major or desired major Relevant practical or job experience in your field of interest Proficiency in a foreign language. Languages of interest are listed on our Foreign Language page  here Demonstrated leadership qualities Genuine interest in contributing to CIA's mission

The APS  Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP)  invites applications for grants to  women in physics (WiP) groups  at colleges and universities. The purpose of these grants is to support the CSWP mission towards the recruitment and retention of women in physics at the undergraduate level. WiP groups are uniquely able to address this mission locally by encouraging and supporting the participation of women in their departments.  See  past recipients . Purpose The purpose of this program is to improve recruitment and/or retention of women in physics through the (1) establishment of new WiP groups, (2) expansion or strengthening of existing groups, and (3) improvement in sustainability within new and existing groups. To this end, CSWP is calling for proposals from WiP groups in the United States and abroad who wish to provide meaningful experiences to students pursuing or considering an undergraduate degree in physics. Attendees of the CUWiP conferences are especially encouraged to apply. Proposal Proposals are accepted each year in October. A successful proposal will be focused on recruitment and/or community building, and may include networking, mentoring, professional development, and/or scientific activities. Examples include, but are not limited to: Career workshops Workshops on communication, leadership, dealing with bias, or other skills Classroom visits to high schools, middle schools, or local colleges Seminars relevant to women’s participation in physics (one possibility is the  Communication and Negotiation Skills Seminars for Women , free seminars sponsored by APS) Lab tours or field trips Research expos, including poster sessions or research mini-talks Book club or journal club Coordinating with other women in STEM advocacy groups on joint events Group lunches, dinners, or social events A critical part of the proposal is a discussion of how the proposed activities are well-suited to the type and size of department at your institution. Preference will be given to proposals that show high potential for sustainability after the terms of the grant are completed. Unallowable requests include travel support for students to attend APS CUWiP or other APS national meetings, as well as scholarships for individual students. Limited travel support provided through grants from the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy is available to participants whose home institution is unable to provide full funding for travel to CUWiP, and there are many travel grant opportunities for students attending the APS  March Meeting  and  April Meeting . Award amount Grants up to a total of $1,000 over one to two years are available. Terms Funds will be distributed as one lump sum to a group account at the beginning of the grant and are to be used within a one or two year period, ending October 31. APS funds cannot be used to support university overhead or indirect costs. A brief report on WiP activities and expenditures is required at the end of each year (even if funding will be used over the course of two years). A template will be provided for the activity reports. Each group should provide a copy of their report to their department chair. WiP group leaders are required to complete  a survey  before they apply for the grant and at the end of each academic year (the same survey will be completed) Acknowledgment of APS support is required on the WiP website, social media, and at events Application process Graduate or undergraduate students are eligible to apply. The group’s faculty mentor must be an APS member. Groups can re-apply, though preference will be given to new applications. Step 1: Prepare the following information in a single PDF document: Narrative description of your program (no more than two pages) including: A description of the activities of the group (either proposed or existing), how these will address the stated goals of the APS WiP program, and the potential impact of these activities. A description of the leadership structure of the group including the responsibilities of each position, and how leadership is transferred to improve sustainability. If there is a plan to become an official student group, please include this. Budget (one page). Provide a breakdown of what funds are requested and a short justification for each amount (e.g., “We request $200 for refreshments for our monthly journal club discussions on gender and race. We expect to have 10 meetings over the course of the year with an average of 10 participants.”). If you are unsure of the budget for certain events or activities, please reach out to your faculty mentor, or see our list of  WiP groups  and feel free to reach out to them. If you are a new group, they can help you make better estimates. Letter of support from a faculty mentor. Although our intention is that students submit proposals, the involvement of a faculty member is required. They will know the local rules and help get approval to submit the proposal and receive funds. Letter of support from your department chair (if different from the faculty mentor). This should address how the department will help sustain the program (e.g., contributing funds, providing meeting space, hosting email list, etc.). Step 2: Your group leader must complete a  10-minute survey Step 3: Complete the  Women in Physics Group Grants form  and submit your PDF proposal on the second page. You will receive an email confirmation once it has been submitted. Proposals must be received by the deadline. Selection criteria Selection will be based on: How well the proposal addresses the stated purpose of the grant program The impact of proposed activities on creating a new group or expanding an existing group, especially if expansion targets undergraduates Activities focusing on inclusive support for women who belong to one or more groups such as underrepresented ethnic or racial minority women or those identifying as LGBTQ+ Number of women affected within the WiP group or in the larger physics/science community through internal and external outreach The quality, creativity, and likelihood for success of proposed ideas Preference is given to groups that have not received previous support from the APS WiP Group Grant.

DEADLIINE: November 5, 2018 What is the AMC 8? The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment. Registration Deadlines and Competition Date Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 1, 2018 Regular Registration Deadline: October 29, 2018 Late Registration Deadline: November 5, 2018 Competition Date: November 13, 2018 Preparing Your Students for the AMC 8 These resources will help you to prepare your students for the types of questions that can be found on the AMC 8 exam. AMC 8 Practice Problems Curriculum Inspirations Videos and essays for your classroom AMC Preparation Materials for Purchase Letter to Parents 2017 AMC 8 Answers 2017 AMC 8 Sample Press Release Rescore Request Form After review of the Teacher’s Manual and the above resources if you still have questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions below. FAQs for the AMC 8 Q. What's covered on the AMC 8? A.  The material included on the AMC 8 is middle school mathematics curriculum. None of the problems require the use of algebra or a calculator. Possible topics include but are not limited to: Probability, Estimation, Percents, Elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, Spatial Visualization, Everyday Applications, and Reading/Interpreting Graphs. Q.  Who can proctor the contest? A.  The proctoring of any AMC 8 should be by a teacher (preferably a mathematics teacher) or administrator at the school; a college or university teacher of mathematics, or a responsible adult such as a math club coach or librarian. The proctoring of the exam must take place in a public building, (e.g. school, library, college or university, church). The proctor should not be related to any of the participants. Q.  When do we get official scores and reports for the AMC 8? A. The MAA AMC office will begin emailing official scores and reports in early to mid-December following the AMC 8 in late November. The email reports go out roughly in the order that we process the answer forms submitted from schools. Processing and reporting from start to finish takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Q.  How do I make a request for a  rescore  of my answer forms? A. Use the AMC 8 Rescore Request Form. There is a $35.00 charge for each student answer form that isrescored. The official answers will be the ones blackened on the answer form. All student answer forms returned for grading will be recycled 80 days after the AMC 8 competition date. Q.  I've already registered for the AMC 8 but I would like to order more bundles than I put in my original order, can I? A. Yes, you can use the  Additional Bundles Order Form  or go to  amc-reg.maa.org  to order more. Orders for additional bundles will be accepted until October 29, 2018, for participating institutions located within the continental United States.

DEADLINE: September 28, 2018 The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship includes: A $10,000 award paid once. A Creative Cloud subscription membership for one year. An Adobe Research mentor. An opportunity to interview for an internship at Adobe. The deadline for submitting a completed Women-in-Technology application is September 28th, 2018 at 5pm Pacific Time.  A committee of Adobe researchers will review all applicants and select the winners at their discretion. Recipients are selected based on their academic record, a personal statement, and three letters of reference. Students may be invited for phone interviews following the initial review. Scholarship recipients will be announced by November 21, 2018. Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible for the 2019 Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate or masters student at a university for the 2018-2019 academic year. Intend to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or masters student at a university for the 2019-2020 academic year. Be majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field. Maintain a strong academic record Not have a close relative working for Adobe Research. Applications must include: A resume Academic transcripts from your current and/or past institution Three references (our online application system will request letters from your references via email) Answers to up to four essay questions, which will be available when we start accepting applications An optional 60-second video or multimedia submission describing your dream career.

The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarships available, NATF's ultimate goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.   Eligibility Applicants to the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship must be: College students in their sophomore or junior year who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.  A high academic achiever with a 3.0 GPA or better, on a 4.0 scale.  Able to demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation   Awards The Pioneers of Flight scholarships, in the amounts of $1,000 each, are to be used for one year of full-time undergraduate study. Two awards will be granted each year.   Application Interested students must complete an application and submit it along with the following required documents   NO LATER than the last Friday in December . Complete transcript of grades One original and three photocopies Letter of recommendation Essay on general aviation Paper indicating career goals in general aviation  All information received becomes the property of NATF, is considered confidential, and is reviewed only by the screening committee and NATF officials. Recipient Notification Recipients will be notified in writing by the end of April and all other applicants will be notified in writing by mid-May. Our scholarship recipients are announced to the public in issues of general aviation publications, such as our Aviation Business Journal and also featured on our website. Payment of Scholarships The Pioneers of Flight Scholarship checks will be made payable jointly to the recipient and their college/university (and must be endorsed by both). The scholarship checks will be mailed to each recipient's address stipulated on the scholarship acknowledgement form. Obligations Recipients are required to supply copies of pertinent records and to notify NATF of any changes of address, school enrollment or other relevant information. Except as described here, no obligation is assumed by NATF, members of its scholarship selection committee or the National Air Transportation Association. Tax liability, if any, will be the sole responsibility of the recipient. Revisions NATF reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship and to make changes at any time, including termination, of the scholarship program. Previously approved scholarships will not be affected by subsequent changes to the program. Additional Information Questions regarding the scholarship program should be emailed to  safety1st@nata.aero .

Non-U.S. interns (university undergraduate level student) or fellows (university graduate level student) selected to participate in the NASA I2 Program will be part of a broad group of U.S. and foreign interns or fellows. This Program will provide opportunities for interaction among the group, both in the laboratory and in more informal settings. Internship sessions are arranged in three sessions during the calendar year (Spring, Summer, and Fall). Non-U.S. interns or fellows must participate during the same session as their U.S. counterparts in order to have a truly collaborative and integrated environment. Current Participating Countries with Agreements :   Australia:  Victorian Space Science Education Center (VSSEC) Brazil:  Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) Europe:  European Space Agency (ESA) -  Program on hold Israel:  Israel Space Agency (ISA) Jordan:  Office of the Crown Prince of Jordan Lithuania:  Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA) Mexico:  Mexican Space Agency (AEM) Portugal:  Foundation for Science & Technology (FCT) South Africa:  South African National Space Agency (SANSA) South Korea:  Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) Sweden:  Swedish National Space Board (SNSB) Trinidad & Tobago:  National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology (NIHERST) United Arab Emirates (UAE):  UAE Space Agency (UAESA)  If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed above, and are interested in applying to one of the available research opportunities, please contact the entity in your country currently participating in this program. Contact information can be found below.  Criteria for application: Must be a citizen of one of the countries listed above; Be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) in a topic relevant to NASA's mission priorities; Meet a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0, or equivalent standard if your university does not use GPA; Have high academic standing and a demonstrated interest in the space program; and, Show proficiency in English. For  Australia:  Phillip Spencer  phillip.spencer@vssec.vic.edu.au  or Danielle Shean  danielle.shean@vssec.vic.edu.au For  Brazil:   estagio.aea@aeb.gov.br For  Europe:  Monica Talevi -  Program on hold For  Israel:  Itai Levy  Itai.ext@most.gov.il For  Jordan:  Sanad Haddad  shaddad@cpf.jo For  Lithuania:  Sigute Stankeviciute  sigute.stankeviciute@mita.lt For  Mexico:  Carlos Duarte  duarte.carlos@aem.gob.mx For  Portugal:   Emir.Sirage@fct.pt For  South Africa:  Elisa Fraser  efraser@sansa.org.za For  South Korea:  Su-Hyun Ock  shock@kari.re.kr For  Sweden:  Perina Stjernlöf  Perina.Stjernlof@snsb.se For  Trinidad & Tobago:  Lovaan Superville  lovaan.superville@niherst.gov.tt For  United Arab Emirates Space Agency:  Abir Khater  spaceducation@space.gov.ae Year-long  internship applications are accepted at any time.